Gompers Defiant Denial of Labor Ties to Dynamiting
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, in his Washington office, challenges critics and asserts organized labor had no connection to dynamiting plots. He denounces press distortions while attending a McNamara committee meeting with AFL leaders and labor officials.
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Gompers
United Press
Washington
M. F. Ryan
Bridge & Structural Iron Workers
McNamara Ways & Means Committee
John J. McNamara
Morrison
A. F. of
William Spencer
Building Trades Department
A. J. Berres
Metal Trades Cement
John B. Lennon
Omas Tracy
Label Trades Department
Miller
Indianapolis
American Federation
McNamara Relief Fund
Big Changes Planned for Main Street Property
Charles D. Davis announces major redevelopment for 1120 1126 Main St as City Savings Bank moves out and sells to Henk D. Davie. Plans include a modern bank building and expanded retail space with Davis Savard and Nothnagle Furniture reshaping the corner block near Main and Fairfield Avenue.
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Main Street
City Savings Bank
Main Vie Bank
Main St
Henk D. Davie
Dan Bank
Bankuilding
McGann
M. Wittstein
Davis
Nothnagle Furniture Concern
Main and
Fairfield Avenue
The
Furniture House
Davis & Savard, Clothiers
Keller Bros
Furniture Company
Andrew Hall
Nothnagle
Special Guard For Royal Pair To The Durbar
United Press reports from Bombay on December 6 describe King George and Queen Mary traveling with their staff to Delhi for the upcoming Durbar. Rail officials tightened security, princes along the route were told to guarantee safety, and the royal train’s progress is watched from London as tensions rise after a ceremonial incident in Delhi.
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United Press
Bombay
George
Queen Mary
Delhi
London
Home
Wall Street Opens With Dull Tone In Early Trading
New York December 6 trading opened with light rain and dull activity. In the first hour leading stocks moved little and the overall tone stayed heavy. Government bonds held steady while other issues showed irregular movements throughout the late forenoon.
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United Press
New York
Bertillon System Unmasks Veteran Thief in Bridgeport
The Bertillon system linked James Walsh alias John Cramer, a veteran burglar, to prior Waterbury records. Detective George Haux led the effort, revealing Walsh’s long history including thefts, burglary, and vagrancy. Walsh pleaded guilty and received a ten month sentence from Judge Reed.
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Bridgeport
George Haux
Waterbury
James Walsh
John Cramer
John Warren
Park Avenue
Walsh
Reed
Persistant Drunk Stirs Up West End Mystery
A persistent drunk, seen near the People's Presbyterian church, Laurel avenue, and Fairfield avenue, triggered four police calls. He allegedly broke a church window, slept in a furnace area, sought "Mr McNeil" at a back door, and later stole an auto rug from H B Curtis at 1097 Trans. rm avenue. Police link all incidents to a single offender.
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People’s Presbyterian Church
H. B. Curtis
Tranis
Rm Avenue
Laurel Avenue
Percy Anderson
Fairfield Avenue
McNeil
A. B. Jennings
Brady
Curtis
Berger Calls for War Declaration Against Russia
Representative Victor Berger of the Socialist party demands a formal war declaration with Russia. He urges recalling the Russian Ambassador and Mr Rockhill, condemns any threat of invasion, and cites Japanese actions preventing a Russian fleet while urging strong defense to stop a landing of Russian Cossacks in Alaska.
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United Press
Russia
Victor Berger
Rockhill
Harvester Trust
St. Petersburg
Alaska
Well Dressed Man Takes Cyanide in Hotel Stay
A well dressed man registering as G Gordon of Philadelphia at Hotel Astor on John Street died last night by his own hand. Found by a chambermaid this morning, the body awaits identification at Rourke Morgue. Medical Examiner Garlick suspects cyanide. no identification beyond laundry mark Wright. He was about 48 50, neatly dressed, with 32 in his pocket and a cigarette set.
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Astor
John Street
Wright
G. Gordon
Garlick
Ata
Bala
Wilson resigns as Fairfield County coroner
Mayor Wilson ends tenure as coroner to take effect January 1. He sent resignation to Chief Justice Hall and State's Attorney Judson, citing quarterly report duties. Expected successor likely John J. Phelan of the city, though Judson had not yet named anyone.
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Wilson
Fairfield County
Frederick B. Hall
Supreme Court
Judson
John J. Phelan
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Stiles Judson
Criminal Superior Court
Six Killed In Manor Train Wreck Near Pittsburgh
Six men died and several were seriously injured when Pennsylvania Railroad Express No. 17 collided with a freight wreck at Manor Pennsylvania, 23 miles east of Pittsburgh. The fatalities include Engineer Frank Dailey and five unidentified men. twenty six of 27 horses in an express car were also killed.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Manor
Here
Frank Dailey
Aviator and Passenger Die in 300 Foot Plunge
Filey England December 6 Aviator Hubert Oxley and passenger Robert Eis perished when their monoplane plunged 300 feet. The engine failed and Oxley tried to reach earth but the plane rolled. Oxley was crushed under the engine and Weis died minutes after being removed from the wreckage. Akron Ohio Mayor Sawyer questioned a habitual disturber asking how much spot cash to stay out of town until he dies.
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United Press
Filey
Eng
Hubert Oxley
Robert Eis
Oxley
Weis
Akron
Sawyer
LA and Chicago Packets in Not Guilty Plea Actions
In Los Angeles voters back George Alexander over Harriman amid election debates and a Prohibition measure defeat. In Chicago ten millionaire packers plead not guilty to criminal conspiracy charges as jury selection begins in the historic antitrust case with heightened security and routine voir dire.
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United Press
Chicago
Sam
Carpenter
Attoney Levy Mayer
Miller
Venireman
Clem Olsen
Grundy County
Sheean
Olsen
Oscar Osgood
Marseiles
Oscar
Peters
Oy Eignel
Car H. L Buckiein
I Ahd
Thomas B. Pravd
City imposes strict limit on boxing bouts this month
Mayor Wil imposes a cap on boxing events in Bridgeport with police supervision. Only two permits issued for December 8 and 15 at Sokol hall and Eagles Hall under East End Athletic club. any disorder ends further bouts. January limited to two events on prearranged dates under William Hogan and Fritz Hartmann.
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Bridgeport
Clifford B. Wil
Birmingham
Sokol Hall
Eagles Hall
East End Athletic Club
William Hogan
Fritz Hartmann
Democrats Plan Big Tariff Reductions
Washington reports that Democratic members of the House Ways & Means Committee decided to place large tariff cuts on wool cotton iron and steel sugar agricultural implements and food schedules this session. The wood and cotton bills are expected to resemble those vetoed by the President last summer.
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United Press
Washington
House
Ways & Means Committee
Fitzgerald Attacks 1913 Government Expenditure Estimates
Representative Fitzgerald denounces Republican administration figures for 1913 as misleading claiming the labeled under $750 million actually exceed one billion. He calls the estimates shocking and says they contradict pledges to retrench public expense and avoid higher taxes. He warns the Democratic House the administration will provide no help to needed economies.
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United Press
Washington
Representative Fitzgerald
Dem
N. Y
House’ Committee On Appropriations
Fitzgerald
Prince Chun Deposed as Regent by Yuan Order
Pekin dispatch says Prince Chun has been removed as regent by order of Premier Yuan Shi Kai. Two guardians named for the seven year old emperor Pu, Shi Hsu and Hsu Shi Chang. Rebels press Pekin as troops concentrate at Ansuei to block advance. Wu Ting Fang says the dynasty is doomed and a republic may be established with Sun Yat Sen as president.
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United Press
Pekin
Prince Chun
Yuan Shi Kai
Emperor Pu
Chun
Shi Hsu
Hsu Shi Chang
Tien Tsin
Chang Shun
Imperial Forces
Ansuei
Shanghai
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
New Hankow
Wu Chang
Nanking
Sun Yat Sen
America
Hej
United States of China
Street Committee Sets Hearing On Oiling Streets
The new Common Council Streets and Sidewalks Committee meets in the city clerk's office Friday evening for its first session. It will consider oiling versus watering streets for the coming year and plans a public hearing to gauge residents' preference across city sections.
Bath accident kills baby as mother slips in tub
New York report says Mrs. Harry Summer is dying from burns after she slipped on soap while preparing a bath for her 18 month old son Harry Summer Jr. Both fell into scalding water. The tragedy occurred as the pair slipped and fell into the tub.
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United Press
New York
Harry Summer
Harry Summer, Jr
Bodine Succeeds Schreuber in City Streets Post
Albert J. Bodine, longtime Tenth district Republican, is named superintendent of streets, a $1500 job, succeeding Frederick Schreiber. Jacob A. Cortada is appointed director of public works, with James E. Barnes slated for a banquet committee post. both resignations preceded their appointments.
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Jacob Courtade
James E. Barnes
Albert J. Bodine
Barnum Avenue
Frederick Schreiber
Jan
Bodine
Mitchell
Schreiber
Wilson
Saer
Ee Prenies
Lam
Binck Lee
Twe Armer
Jacob A. Cortada
Sm dix
Public Works
Eee
Kenny
Bridgeport
James
Burtes
Sirecter
Cortade Caries
Sarma
Funeral honors for John OBrien at Lovelock church
The funeral for John OBrien was held at 8 30 from his home 89 Ton Street to St Marys Lovelock with solemn mass offered by Father Murphy and deacons Father Alcahy and Father Fitzpatrick. Mrs and J Munich sang Ave Maria during offertory and Nearer My God to Thee as the remains left the church. Pallbearers included Thomas McGuire John McElroy Bernard Cregg Michael Houston Robert Cronan Timothy ORourke. Interment followed at St Michaels Cemetery with committal by Rev Father Fitzpatrick.
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John O'Brien
Ton Street
Mary's Church
Lovelock
Reevery
Father Murphy
Alcahy
Father Fitzpatrick
J. Munich
Mags
Thomas McGuire
John McElroy
Bernard Cregg
Michael Houston
Robert Cronan
Timothy O'Rourke
St. Michael's Cemetery
Man Jumps to Death From World Building Dome
An attempted suicide by jumping from the dome of the World Building ended fatally this afternoon when the man struck the curb on Park Row. The victim’s identity is not recoverable from the remaining clues. A nearby car narrowly avoided being struck by debris in the incident.
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Dome OF World
Apécial
New York
Dee
Andeo
Park Row
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Socialist Union Labor
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Hartford Hospital
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Fairfield Ave
Watson Co
Woods Ave
Bridgeport Poultry Asso. Inc
Lincoln Hall
St. Anthony's Hall
Colorado Avenue
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Quick
Clancy’s
Poli Bildr
Warner Bldg
Blake St
Newana Conn
Mary Cresin
Crescent Ave
W. H. McCoombs
Douglas Shoe
Vasa Bene
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P. O. Rex
Noble Ave
American Graphophone Co
Howard Ave
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Kossuth
J. F. Welsh
John St
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Ifor Salew
Torianer
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Castle Gould
Island
Crystal Palace
Ateam
Watson
Bommos & Biltz
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